Pause & Sip

Pause & Sip

por Aly Titus
Cristianismo
Temporada 2

27. letting yourself be happy

life feels good right now — and if you're anything like me, that almost makes you nervous. in this episode of pause and sip, i'm talking honestly about why happiness can feel unsafe when you've had a lot of hard seasons behind you — that constant bracing for the other shoe to drop, even when everything is actually going right. i'm walking through real, current proof that this season is genuinely good — my marriage with kyle, our move to mississippi, the relaunch of my business — and what it's looked like to practice receiving the good instead of waiting for it to be taken away. this isn't a "just choose joy" episode. it's permission — to be happy without guilt, without waiting for the catch, and without needing everything to be resolved first. if this resonates, i'd love to know what you're bracing against right now. leave a comment and let me know what you're taking away from this one. find me here: instagram: https://instagram.com/itsalybarr tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@itsalybarr substack: https://substack.com/@pauseandsip support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/pauseandsip
T2 · E3
25 sept 2026
21:34

26. fear and anxiety after getting married

this episode is about the fear and anxiety that showed up after i said "i do," not before. two fears specifically: losing kyle out of nowhere, and repeating the same patterns i watched growing up, even though nothing about my marriage has given me a reason to believe that's where we're headed. this isn't a "something's wrong with your marriage" episode. it's a "here's what nobody tells you" episode — the nightmares, the spiraling when he doesn't text right back, and what it actually looks like to hand that fear over instead of carrying it alone in the middle of the night. we go deep into scripture on this one (philippians 4:6-7, 1 peter 5:7, matthew 6:25-34, colossians 3:15), and i walk through the four things i'm actually doing daily to fight this instead of just talking about it. if this is something you've felt too, i want to hear about it — comment, dm, or email me. substack: https://substack.com/@pauseandsip buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/pauseandsip tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aly.barr #pauseandsip #christianpodcast #fearandanxiety
T2 · E2
17 sept 2026
25:47

25. everything's different now

welcome back to pause and sip! season 2 starts here, and everything's different now. married, moved, relaunched the business, and lost some friendships along the way — all at once, not one at a time. this episode is the honest, no-highlight-reel version of that season. tell me what you want to hear this year. comment, dm, or email me. <3 substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@pauseandsip⁠ buy me a coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/pauseandsip⁠ tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@aly.barr⁠
T2 · E1
10 sept 2026
23:27

28. how to stop taking blessings for granted (and start noticing God's provision)

i prayed for a lot of things this year. an engagement, a wedding, a marriage, a business. and when they finally came, i caught myself treating them like they were normal. so today we're talking about not taking anything for granted. in this episode, i share the seasons i wish i had slowed down in, why answered prayers fade into the background so fast, and what the Bible says about it. we look at the ten lepers, the Israelites, and Deuteronomy 8. we also talk about what gratitude actually does for us, a few simple daily habits you can start this week, and what to do if you're still waiting on something yourself. we close with a short prayer. this isn't a lecture. i'm figuring it out right alongside you. find me on instagram and tiktok: @itsalybarr read more on substack: https://substack.com/@pauseandsip support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/pauseandsip i would love to know what you took away from this one, so leave a comment.
T2
2 oct 2026
24:07
Temporada 1

24. what reading the Old Testament is teaching me (Genesis through Joshua)

today's episode is a little different — i'm taking you through what i learned reading the Old Testament from Genesis all the way through Joshua. my goal this year has been to read it thoroughly, not just check a box, and let me tell you... it's been a journey. i'm sharing what genuinely surprised me (hello, Joshua and his men defeating 31 kings), the moment in Joshua 21 that gave me chills watching God's promise to Abraham actually come full circle, and i'm being honest about the parts that were HARD — looking at you, Leviticus and Deuteronomy. i also get real about what convicted me watching the Israelites turn away from God again and again after everything He did for them... because if i'm honest, i do the same thing more than i'd like to admit. if you've ever wanted to read the Bible cover to cover but didn't know where to start or got stuck somewhere in the middle, this one's for you. come find me on tiktok @aly.titus and tell me what book you're in right now — i'd love to know. 📖
T1 · E24
18 jun 2026
16:12

23. my current daily habits that are actually working

if you've been around here for a while, you know i'm all about keeping it real — and today's episode is exactly that. i'm walking you through my current daily habits that are actually working for me right now. we're talking morning routines, skincare, movement, food, faith, and even a little bit of what i've been doing just for fun. this season of life has been a big one, and these are the little things keeping me grounded and feeling like myself. no fluff, no perfection — just an honest peek into what my everyday actually looks like right now. i think you're going to find something in here that resonates with you. come hang out with me over on tiktok at @aly.titus and let me know your current favorite habit — i genuinely want to know. now let's get into it. ☕
T1 · E23
11 jun 2026
20:50

22. how NF has taught me about faith

NF's music has never let me pretend — and sometimes that's exactly what your faith walk needs. In this episode of Pause and Sip, we're breaking down how NF's most raw and honest songs connect to scripture, healing, and what it really means to keep showing up for God even in the messy middle. Follow me on TikTok for more: @aly.titus
T1 · E22
4 jun 2026
18:55

21. stop waiting to feel ready

Are you waiting to feel ready before you take that next step? In this episode of Pause and Sip, we're talking about why "feeling ready" is a myth, what's really keeping you stuck, and how to take that first step even when you're scared. Because the version of you that starts imperfectly is still so much further ahead than the version of you that never starts at all. Follow me on TikTok for more: @aly.titus
T1 · E21
28 may 2026
17:46

20. the next chapter of me

Life has been full lately — wedding planning, moving, leaving my job, and a whole lot of change happening all at once. And somewhere in the middle of it all, I started thinking about who I actually want to become through it. In this episode I'm talking about what it looks like to stop just getting through life and start being intentional about who you're becoming — especially in the seasons where everything is shifting all at once. I'm sharing the four pillars I keep coming back to as I step into this new chapter: my faith, becoming a peaceful wife, taking care of my body and mind, and building something purposeful with my platform. This one is for anyone who's in an in-between season right now — where a lot is about to change and you want to be intentional about who you become through it, instead of just letting it happen to you. ✨ Tune in, grab something to sip, and let's talk about it. 🎵 Follow along on TikTok → @aly.titus
T1 · E20
21 may 2026
26:04

19. when independence turns into overwhelm

In this episode of Pause and Sip, I talk about the exhaustion that comes from carrying too much on your own for too long. From wedding planning and moving to emotional overwhelm and mental spiraling, this episode is an honest conversation about independence, burnout, and realizing that just because you can handle everything alone doesn’t mean you should have to. We talk about the invisible mental load, learning to recognize overwhelm earlier, and why rest and asking for help are things I’m actively learning in this season of life. TikTok: @aly.titus
T1 · E19
14 may 2026
18:21
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